by Julie Chibbaro You’ve seen her shock of white hair like an aura of wisdom. If you live in Beacon, or anywhere along the New York State Watershed, you’ve seen Ronnie Farley. She is a known entity, a professional photographer, a published author, and a person who very much cares about our environment, though sometimes … Continue reading An Eye on the Water: Interview with Ronnie Farley
Author: Julie Chibbaro
By Linda Pratt I have worked in children’s book publishing my whole adult life. In watching the careers of some of the most influential creators in our industry, there’s a common thread--a pushing of boundaries outside of the familiar. For example, Maurice Sendak was discovered by famed editor, Ursula Nordstrom through the window displays he … Continue reading The Value of Creative Cross-Pollination: a Conversation with John Blesso
by Julie Chibbaro As the founder of Get Lit Beacon, I’m always curious about what sorts of writers we have in our midst. I’m always impressed by who lives in Beacon, their accomplishments, their concern with community and how they go about making a difference through their work. After a conversation with Twinkle Burke, writer, … Continue reading Twinkle Burke Does It ALL
by Linda Pratt So, what makes a good opening line? I work in children’s books, and here are a few of my favorites: “Trouble cruised into Tupelo Landing at exactly seven minutes past noon on Wednesday, the third of June, flashing a gold badge and driving a Chevy Impala the color of dirt.” --Three Times … Continue reading First Impressions
by Julie Chibbaro Bill’s stuff makes me laugh. You can’t say that about all his work, since he writes in various styles, but Lessard is an expert in writing the absurd in a way that somehow makes sense. Take this, from his piece entitled: “Alternate Careers for House of Cards’ Frank Underwood” published in McSweeney’s: … Continue reading One Futurist Speaks: Interview with Writer William Lessard
